Assembling the Tunneling Tool
A Tunneling Tool and Straw are provided to facilitate tunneling of the DBS
Extension.
1. Attach the Tunneling Tool Handle to the Shaft by turning the locking mechanism
clockwise.
a. Push the locking mechanism at the base of the Tool Handle onto the Shaft.
b. Grasping the Tool Handle and the Tip of the Tunneling Tool, rotate the Shaft
back and forth until the handle seats onto the Shaft.
c. While firmly grasping the Tip of the Tunneling Tool to hold the Shaft
stationery, turn the locking mechanism clockwise until secure.
Tool Hande
Stimulator Implantation
Shaft
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